Chris van Allsburg's Polar Express won the Caldecott Medal in 1986.
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The Caldecott was not in existance in 1934. The first year it was given out was 1938.
The book that won the Caldecott Medal in 1986 was "The Polar Express" written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Caldecott Medal winner in 1986 was "The Polar Express" written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Caldecott medal is noted by a seal on the cover of the book. If the book was published beofre the medal was given, a seal is sold separately and can be placed on the cover of the book.
"Animals of the Bible" was the first recipient of the Caldecott Medal. The book was illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop.
The 1982 Caldecott Medal was won by Jumanji. The author was Chris Van Allsburg.
None. The first Caldecott was awarded in 1938.
The first Caldecott medal was given to Dorothy P. Lathrop for her book Animals of the Bible in 1938.
Peggy Rathman won the Caldecott Medal in 1996 for Officer Buckle and Gloria.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.